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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.39, 20,915.79 and 8,443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.39, 20,915.79 and 8,443.85 is: 11,650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.39 : 20,915.79 = 8,443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.39/20,915.79 = 8,443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.39x = 20,915.79 × 8,443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.39x = 176,609,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,609,709.92/15,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,650.96

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